Irakichi: The environment should not be a victim of double standards and political considerations

Irakichi: The environment should not be a victim of double standards and political considerations

International humanitarian law must be adhered to, including the rules related to the protection of the natural environment in belligerent armed conflicts, and the international community cannot remain indifferent to the environmental consequences of war. Independent documentation of damage, scientific assessment of long-term effects and the provision of reparations and reconstruction should be an integral part of the international response to conflicts.

Environmental protection should not become a concession for some countries and an obligation for others. Environmental standards are valid when they are applied fairly, transparently and without discrimination. One-sided coercive measures and restrictions that hinder countries' access to financial interests, technologies and equipment necessary for environmental protection, environmental crisis management and climate change management must be seriously examined from the perspective of international law and human and environmental works. The realization of environmental justice requires that developing countries have access to clean technologies and financial resources without facing unnecessary and discriminatory barriers.